Édouard Philippe seeks to revise 1968 Franco-Algerian immigration agreements

This stance comes as France approaches the 2027 presidential election and aims to strengthen immigration policy. The agreements, ratified in 1968, establish specific rules for the entry, stay, and work of Algerian citizens in France, granting them a special status compared to other foreign nationals. Philippe, a presidential candidate for "Horizons," stated his position on BFMTV, citing the deteriorating diplomatic relations between Paris and Algiers as justification.

He believes there is no longer a reason to grant Algerian nationals a more favorable status than other nationalities. This move is part of his strategy to consolidate support from the right and center, and the future of the 1968 agreements is expected to be a key ideological marker in the immigration debate leading up to 2027.